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Apple, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, IBM, GE, Goldman Sachs and Google are just a sampling of names releasing results this week. And if last week's numbers are any guide, the market should have plenty of reasons to rally -- especially because expectations aren't all that great.

Technology bellwether Intel blew past Wall Street's projections Tuesday, reporting the best quarter in its 42-year history and giving investors a cause for optimism heading into the third quarter. Shares soared in after-hours trading.